Mergers, acquisitions, and financial difficulties can result in a company being forced to release a portion of their employee population. When that happens, employees may be shocked and uncertain of their next step. Vandover’s Career Transition Assistance program can help outplaced employees take proactive steps toward successful career transition. Participants are paired with a dedicated consultant who serves as a transition coach to guide them through the range of issues associated with losing one’s job.
Services begin with a Complimentary Needs Assessment, an open-ended, relationship-building conversation aimed at uncovering the appropriate services for the individual. Program participants only receive the benefit components that meet their needs and objectives. A consultant then recommends a customized program based on identified needs and the benefit levels set by the sponsoring corporate client. Options may include the following:
- A high-quality résumé is essential in most job searches. Vandover offers Résumé and Cover Letter Creation to provide an expert résumé or curriculum vitae. In addition to the résumé, participants receive custom cover letters with additional templates for tailoring letters to specific situations. Ongoing consultant support and guidance on making the most of written job search materials is provided.
- Custom Research assistance goes beyond the basics. In addition to providing pre-researched resources, Vandover’s research team delivers customized career research to support virtually any job-search related question. Combined with personalized consultant support, custom research builds a foundation for a successful job search.
- Networking remains one of the best ways to tap into the hidden job market, and Vandover’s Network Development program guides participants through key steps to developing their network. Beginning with a custom NetStart™ to identify top employers, hiring managers, and industry insiders willing to serve as networking contacts for the job seeker, the consultant provides ongoing support to answer networking questions and offer tips along the way.
- The Interviewing and Negotiating program includes Favorable and Lasting Impressions, an audio CD with accompanying workbook that serves to teach – or simply refresh – effective interviewing and negotiation skills. The participant works one-on-one with a consultant to further develop interview and career communication skills.
- For those considering a career change, Transition Assistance provides assessment tools and consultant guidance in completing the right assessments. The consultant coaches the participant through the results and establishes steps for moving forward.
- Entrepreneur Assistance is designed for individuals interested in starting a small business. Hallmarks of this program include business card, flier, postcard, and brochure creation support, startup coaching, and competitive research.
For more information on Vandover's Career Transition and Outplacement solutions, please contact us or call 800.822.7345.